I opened for him the other day in Madrid and he blew my mind. He pushes the boundaries of sound and he’s one step forward or crazier than most of the artists out there that’s for sure. Also, this song is pure emotion.

NOIA photographed by Maximilian Sándor Lakner & edited by Darío Alva.

Sam Evian, “Cherry Tree”

His album premium is one of the best albums of the year but this song he released right before the album dropped, saved my winter. It sounds like a parallel strawberry fields forever in the best of ways.

I don’t know if that makes any sense but to me Rebecca embodies Michael Jackson, Martin Gore and the early Madonna. All cooked in Puerto Rico. This song is a hit. one of the best artists/producers I know that really understands the 80’s nostalgia.

NOIA live at the Knitting Factory; press photo courtesy of the artist.